People and Culture Manager

About the role

We are a fast‑growing organization seeking an experienced People and Culture Manager to lead our HR function in Kuwait. This hands‑on leadership position will manage the full employee lifecycle, partner with business leaders, and ensure a high‑performing, compliant, and people‑focused workplace.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end talent acquisition and onboarding for junior to mid‑level roles.
• Oversee monthly payroll preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Kuwait statutory requirements.
• Maintain up‑to‑date employee records in the HRIS and manage all lifecycle changes.
• Provide HR guidance on policies, benefits, disciplinary processes, and employee relations matters.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and recognition initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small HR team, handling escalations and quality reviews.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and support internal/external audits.

Required profile

• Proactive HR professional with strong knowledge of Kuwait Labour Law.
• Experience managing payroll, recruitment, employee relations, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Proven leadership skills to develop and guide a small HR team.

Required skills